CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - PORCH Initiative, a nonprofit, announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation.
Organizers say the funding will be used to support programs that expand access to first-time homeownership, enrich financial education, and build community resilience for South Cape Girardeau residents.
This includes the PORCH’s Homeowner Mentorship Program, which partners first-time buyers with experienced homeowners and alumni to give guidance and community support.
According to organizers, the initiative has helped more than 10 families become first-time homeowners and reinvest more than $1.2 million into South Cape Girardeau real estate since 2023.
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